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Lonnell Hudson: St. Louis Homicide No. 5; Gunned Down on Sidewalk in South City

Lonnell Hudson was murdered about a block from his home Thursday night in the 3200 block of Michigan Avenue (below).

Police say Hudson was walking alone down the sidewalk around 11:30 p.m. when he was shot in the hip and back. Authorities discovered him lying on the concrete and rushed him to a hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

Police have no suspects and report that no one witnessed the shooting. Hudson lived in the 3300 block of the street. Anyone with information is encouraged to call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS.